PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16208 · Jul 6, 2016 · PTX Performance Products
4,900
units affected
4,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16208
- Date
- Jul 6, 2016
- Company
- PTX Performance Products
- Units affected
- 4,900
- Product
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Product type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Remedy
- no remedy available
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
What can happen
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
The fix
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards?
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.